Blueberry Bear Claws
Ingredients
6 tbsp sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup almond paste
1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
1 tbsp milk
1 package 16oz. hot roll mix
1 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 egg, beaten
1 lemon icing
1 sliced almonds(optional)
Preparation
cream 4 tablespoons sugar, butter, and almond paste until thorouhgly
mixed. gradually add cookie crumbs, mix well. add milk to moisten and
set aside. add remaining sugar to roll mix and prepare dough
according to package directions. let rest 5 min. roll in 24 x 8 inch
rectangle. spread with almond paste, cover evenly with blueberries.
starting on long side, roll up, seal and cut into 8 3-inch pieces.
make 4 evenly spaced slashes part way through each piece, bend into a
curve so slashes open slightly. place on greased sheet pans and let
rise until doubled. brush with beaten egg. bake at 400 degrees 15-20
min. or until lightly browned. drizzle with lemon icing. garnish with
sliced almonds.
Servings: 8
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